The Outlaw Josey Wales
Golden Meadow,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, June 05, 2012
Again Team Rebutt must post some nonsense
Deputy D
San Diego,#3Author of original report
Tue, June 05, 2012
Damage already done. Paint gone ,metal is gouged.
Ken
Colorado,#4Consumer Comment
Tue, June 05, 2012
http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Battery-Leaks/Spills
The article notes that alkaline battery leakage is common. I've noticed it happens most often if completely discharged and left in the powered item. Good luck, but it seems fairly common.